Nice review and flight ! I am glad I have this plane ! I guess I chose wisely among all of the trainer planes available. Did not know there was an earlier version of the AeroScout S 2 1.1m.
You learned one of the big secrets of making RC airplane videos. Have your own cameraman not a GoPro on your head. Nobody likes looking at that little dot in the sky that disappears most of the time. So I will subscribe to your channel and give you a chance you look like you know what you're talking about and your young fellow so we're going to watch.
Hi Jon, Thanks for all your videos! You have become quite a good pilot! I am currently learning to fly on the Aeroscout S2. Any recommendations for a second plane to advance the skill set? Also, any chance you could do a newbie focussed video on charging solutions? What are you using? AC/DC charger, AC only or DC only? What suggestions do you have for field charging at a field without power? Take lots of batteries or do you charge at the field?
Thanks! The Trojan T-28 is a great second plane. It is not too difficult to fly. However, because of its low-wing design, it is more agile and more challenging than your typical high-wing beginner plane! Our flying field has AC outlets but there isn't many so we usually just share the outlet using multi-port power strips. We use the Spektrum S1100 because its small and compact design. The LiPo plugs directly into the box and so does the balancing lead. However, the port is an EC3 only so if you want to charge anything else other than an EC3 then you have to use an adapter. But, we usually just bring at least 3 LiPos for each plane I want to fly and that is usually enough. We usually bring 3 planes: one large size and two micros. I like flying the micros because I bring about 15 1-cell LiPos for those and i can fly all day while waiting for the main runway field to clear up so I can fly my larger plane.
Hi Jon... I keep going between picking the AeroScout vs. the Carbon Cub S 2 as the best choice for my next plane. It appears that you can fly and land the Cub slower and I know it is designed for an easy upgrade to flaps. I see this as two big points for the Cub. A point for the AeroScout is that it is a pusher prop and that could be a big advantage for someone like me with limited flying experience. Do you have a recommendation of one over the other as a trainer? I've experience with the Sport Cub S 2 and the UMX Turbo Timber. Thanks.
Hi! They are both awesome trainers but I prefer the Aeroscout. I like the pusher prop design so you don’t have to worry about the prop in the inevitable tip-overs during landings. Plus, I like the wheels better on the Aeroscout. They don’t bounce around like the Carbon Cub. The Aeroscout wheels are medium-hard which makes for a smoother landings. The wheels on the Carbon Cub are like small balloons. They were really meant to be landed on tall grass. Landing on a paved runway even with the slightest bounce landing causes the entire plane to bounce like a basketball! I do like the color scheme on the Carbon Cub because the bright yellow is so much easier to see in the sky. Plus, the Carbon Cub has that very familiar plane profile. Like I said before, they are both winners. If you will be flying on grass, get the Carbon Cub. If you will fly on paved runway, get the Aeroscout!
@@JonsRC Thank you. I value your opinion. The club's flying field only has a grass runway and I really like using flaps so between the two I'm leaning strongly towards the Cub.
Hi Jon I bought this for a trainer but, in SAFE it has a nose down attitude? Flying it expert MODE if flys great. As soon as I put it in SAFE it starts to descend (not dive) I need to put up elevator to keep it level. On the bench, the elevator is level in expert, as soon as I switch to SAFE the elevator moves down. ( the plane is level on the bench) I’m afraid to give it to a new pilot, fearing they’re going to crash if I don’t take control quickly. Thanks
You need to go through the procedure that tells the gyro unit what it should treat as "level" when in SAFE Mode. I'm not familiar with Spektrum gear but there should be videos on it. At a pinch you could just put a wedge under the rear end of the Gyro/Flight Controller/Receiver unit to cheat it to allow a more nose-up Safe flight. Any trims you add in Manual mode should be set to ONLY apply to Manual (and AS3X) Modes or they are usually treated by the gyro unit as Stick inputs in SAFE (self-leveling) Mode. That applies to most stabilizers - not sure about Spektrum.
The Apprentice 1.5 is bigger and slower. She is a gentle giant. So I would say for the absolute beginner, the Apprentice is easier to fly. The Aeroscout is also a gentle trainer on SAFE beginner mode but she is also far more agile and faster so she can scale for when the pilot’s skills improve from beginner to intermediate to expert. I have flown them both. They are both awesome trainers but I’m biased to the Aeroscout because of its maneuverability. Plus, the Aeroscout makes for a perfect FPV plane to mount a camera on because the prop is rear facing! Either one you choose is a winner!
I just bought this as my first RC plane. It’s a great plan for someone like me who is just getting used to flying. I have a question. Every time I start to head down the runway and pick up speed the plane pulls to the right just a little bit. I can keep it straight with some left throttle but I’m not sure why it’s pulling to the right. Any ideas?
Most of my planes usually veer to the left or right. I don't think I have one plane that taxis perfectly straight into take-off without minor corrections. I'm just so used to always correcting on the sticks. But, on the AeroScout, check that the nose wheel is perfectly straight. You may have to loosen the holding screw, then adjust the nose wheel so that it is perfectly straight and then re-tighten. Make sure that SAFE SELECT is not enabled when you do this so it doesn't try to auto-correct the nose servo. Also make sure there are no trims or sub-trims applied on the rudder. Thanks!
Hi! From what I can tell, the Aeroscout is a little bit more because you are paying for the AS3X with the three Safe stabilization modes plus the cool pre-installed trim scheme. For a complete beginner trying to break into the hobby the AS3X with the three Safe modes is easily worth the difference. If they ever lose orientation or panic while flying, they can recover with a flick of a switch! I know this because my newbie dad has flown the original version of the Aeroscout and the Safe switch has bailed him out many times from crashing!
Absolutely! They are in two different classes! This plane is a 4-channel plane that can handle beginners to intermediate sport and even light 3D experienced RC pilots!
@@JonsRC Just wondering how this stacks up. I've got her running a sport cub s 2 currently. Been thinking of moving her to my carbon cub s+ for her next plane if I don't get the aeroscout.
I have the Carbon Cub S+ as well and that plane is also an awesome trainer! But, I just personally prefer the AeroScout because of the pusher prop design. In case of tip-overs on landing, you don’t have to worry about the prop. Also, I like the landing wheels better on the Aeroscout because they are medium-hard wheels which makes for a smoother landing even on a bounce landing. The S+ has those large balloon type wheels and if you land too hard, the whole plane bounces like a basketball until it stops. My dad knows all about the basketball landings on my S+ 😀 But, both are winners!
Maiden flight: 03:15
Bonus footage: 09:22
Hey bud what is the difference from the old version s1 ?
I used to fly ic model aircraft years ago. This looks like a great way to get back into it. Cheers 👍
The AeroScout is awesome! My dad is using this plane and the E-flite Valiant to get back into RC airplanes!
This is one of the greatest RC airplanes I’ve ever flown. Super easy and durable.
Great video and your a awsome pilot thanks mate. Keep smiling n stay safe bro
Thank you!
Nice flying :) You are good pilot! I am going to buy this model for my first plane.
Greetings from Poland :)
Thank you! She is an awesome trainer!
Very informative and great flying. Definitely looking into this model for my first fixed plane. Thank you and keep it up!
Thank you!
Great video as always. I learned to fly on the original RTR version of the Aeroscout and loved it. I truly is a great beginner plane.
Thank you!
Nice review and flight ! I am glad I have this plane ! I guess I chose wisely among all of the trainer planes available. Did not know there was an earlier version of the AeroScout S 2 1.1m.
Thank you!
Great flight, looked effortless to fly 👍🏻
Thanks! It’s definitely a relaxing flyer!
Nice
Very good content … I would recommend using a microphone on your shirt … aloha 🤙🏽
Good job Jon nice video
Thank you!
It's just to bad it rolls poorly to the right but okay to the left. The screaming prop can also be very annoying.
You learned one of the big secrets of making RC airplane videos. Have your own cameraman not a GoPro on your head. Nobody likes looking at that little dot in the sky that disappears most of the time. So I will subscribe to your channel and give you a chance you look like you know what you're talking about and your young fellow so we're going to watch.
Thank you!
Hi Jon,
Thanks for all your videos! You have become quite a good pilot! I am currently learning to fly on the Aeroscout S2. Any recommendations for a second plane to advance the skill set? Also, any chance you could do a newbie focussed video on charging solutions? What are you using? AC/DC charger, AC only or DC only? What suggestions do you have for field charging at a field without power? Take lots of batteries or do you charge at the field?
Thanks! The Trojan T-28 is a great second plane. It is not too difficult to fly. However, because of its low-wing design, it is more agile and more challenging than your typical high-wing beginner plane! Our flying field has AC outlets but there isn't many so we usually just share the outlet using multi-port power strips. We use the Spektrum S1100 because its small and compact design. The LiPo plugs directly into the box and so does the balancing lead. However, the port is an EC3 only so if you want to charge anything else other than an EC3 then you have to use an adapter. But, we usually just bring at least 3 LiPos for each plane I want to fly and that is usually enough. We usually bring 3 planes: one large size and two micros. I like flying the micros because I bring about 15 1-cell LiPos for those and i can fly all day while waiting for the main runway field to clear up so I can fly my larger plane.
Nice inverted pass!
Thanks!
Nice!!!!
Thanks!
Nice plane
Great video as always. Would you recommend this plane for a newbie??
Thanks! Yes! Perfect for beginners!
Also, I was considering the new T-28, Cub 1.3, or the Cub 2.1.
Hi Jon... I keep going between picking the AeroScout vs. the Carbon Cub S 2 as the best choice for my next plane. It appears that you can fly and land the Cub slower and I know it is designed for an easy upgrade to flaps. I see this as two big points for the Cub. A point for the AeroScout is that it is a pusher prop and that could be a big advantage for someone like me with limited flying experience. Do you have a recommendation of one over the other as a trainer? I've experience with the Sport Cub S 2 and the UMX Turbo Timber. Thanks.
Hi! They are both awesome trainers but I prefer the Aeroscout. I like the pusher prop design so you don’t have to worry about the prop in the inevitable tip-overs during landings. Plus, I like the wheels better on the Aeroscout. They don’t bounce around like the Carbon Cub. The Aeroscout wheels are medium-hard which makes for a smoother landings. The wheels on the Carbon Cub are like small balloons. They were really meant to be landed on tall grass. Landing on a paved runway even with the slightest bounce landing causes the entire plane to bounce like a basketball! I do like the color scheme on the Carbon Cub because the bright yellow is so much easier to see in the sky. Plus, the Carbon Cub has that very familiar plane profile. Like I said before, they are both winners. If you will be flying on grass, get the Carbon Cub. If you will fly on paved runway, get the Aeroscout!
@@JonsRC Thank you. I value your opinion. The club's flying field only has a grass runway and I really like using flaps so between the two I'm leaning strongly towards the Cub.
Hi Jon
I bought this for a trainer but, in SAFE it has a nose down attitude? Flying it expert MODE if flys great. As soon as I put it in SAFE it starts to descend (not dive) I need to put up elevator to keep it level. On the bench, the elevator is level in expert, as soon as I switch to SAFE the elevator moves down. ( the plane is level on the bench) I’m afraid to give it to a new pilot, fearing they’re going to crash if I don’t take control quickly.
Thanks
You need to go through the procedure that tells the gyro unit what it should treat as "level" when in SAFE Mode. I'm not familiar with Spektrum gear but there should be videos on it. At a pinch you could just put a wedge under the rear end of the Gyro/Flight Controller/Receiver unit to cheat it to allow a more nose-up Safe flight. Any trims you add in Manual mode should be set to ONLY apply to Manual (and AS3X) Modes or they are usually treated by the gyro unit as Stick inputs in SAFE (self-leveling) Mode. That applies to most stabilizers - not sure about Spektrum.
Which one would you say is easier to fly, this or apprentice 1.5?
The Apprentice 1.5 is bigger and slower. She is a gentle giant. So I would say for the absolute beginner, the Apprentice is easier to fly. The Aeroscout is also a gentle trainer on SAFE beginner mode but she is also far more agile and faster so she can scale for when the pilot’s skills improve from beginner to intermediate to expert. I have flown them both. They are both awesome trainers but I’m biased to the Aeroscout because of its maneuverability. Plus, the Aeroscout makes for a perfect FPV plane to mount a camera on because the prop is rear facing! Either one you choose is a winner!
@@JonsRC How about this aeroscout compared to the T-28 1.1 on 3S?
Aeroscout
Have you flown a mini apprentice?
Does anyone know if a ZOHD 4S2P 7000 mAh 14.8 Li-Ion battery fit in the front of this plane?
I just bought this as my first RC plane. It’s a great plan for someone like me who is just getting used to flying. I have a question. Every time I start to head down the runway and pick up speed the plane pulls to the right just a little bit. I can keep it straight with some left throttle but I’m not sure why it’s pulling to the right. Any ideas?
Most of my planes usually veer to the left or right. I don't think I have one plane that taxis perfectly straight into take-off without minor corrections. I'm just so used to always correcting on the sticks. But, on the AeroScout, check that the nose wheel is perfectly straight. You may have to loosen the holding screw, then adjust the nose wheel so that it is perfectly straight and then re-tighten. Make sure that SAFE SELECT is not enabled when you do this so it doesn't try to auto-correct the nose servo. Also make sure there are no trims or sub-trims applied on the rudder. Thanks!
@@JonsRC thanks. That actually makes sense.
Basically an expensive version of an Esky Eagles, right?
Hi! From what I can tell, the Aeroscout is a little bit more because you are paying for the AS3X with the three Safe stabilization modes plus the cool pre-installed trim scheme. For a complete beginner trying to break into the hobby the AS3X with the three Safe modes is easily worth the difference. If they ever lose orientation or panic while flying, they can recover with a flick of a switch! I know this because my newbie dad has flown the original version of the Aeroscout and the Safe switch has bailed him out many times from crashing!
is better than. duet s2?
Absolutely! They are in two different classes! This plane is a 4-channel plane that can handle beginners to intermediate sport and even light 3D experienced RC pilots!
@@JonsRC is it safe to use a 2s 2000mha battery on this item?
@palemonvazquez1383 No. I don’t the the plane will even take off on a 2S. This plane is too big and heavy for a 2S LiPo.
@@JonsRC I do wanna get a spare just when the stock one dies what battery you recommend for a 2nd battery
Been torn on buying one of these for my wife... Might just need to move her to my cub ... 🤷
For a beginner, besides a flight simulator, the Aeroscout is the probably the best investment in learning to fly RC planes!
@@JonsRC Just wondering how this stacks up. I've got her running a sport cub s 2 currently. Been thinking of moving her to my carbon cub s+ for her next plane if I don't get the aeroscout.
I have the Carbon Cub S+ as well and that plane is also an awesome trainer! But, I just personally prefer the AeroScout because of the pusher prop design. In case of tip-overs on landing, you don’t have to worry about the prop. Also, I like the landing wheels better on the Aeroscout because they are medium-hard wheels which makes for a smoother landing even on a bounce landing. The S+ has those large balloon type wheels and if you land too hard, the whole plane bounces like a basketball until it stops. My dad knows all about the basketball landings on my S+ 😀 But, both are winners!
@@JonsRC screw is only $200 I guess... As always, ya sold me Jon! 👍
😀 I swear I’m not a Horizon employee! I just call it as I see it!